Archive for the 'Pensions' Category

No windfalls at the Pru

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Investors in pension funds received mixed news this week, as Prudential said it would not be distributing fund surpluses as windfall payments, but the government announced greater freedom to choose how pension money is invested

Retiring abroad? Don’t forget your QROPS

Friday, June 27th, 2008

A scheme that allows UK citizens who emigrate to transfer their pension schemes to their new country of residence has come under fire from financial advisers.

Retiring abroad? Don’t forget your QROPS

Friday, June 27th, 2008

A scheme that allows UK citizens who emigrate to transfer their pension schemes to their new country of residence has come under fire from financial advisers.

Investors to gain more control over their pensions

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Investors are set to gain greater control over their pensions, as from October, ‘protected rights’ money from contracting out of state pensions can be invested in a Sipp.

Investors to gain more control over their pensions

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Investors are set to gain greater control over their pensions, as from October, ‘protected rights’ money from contracting out of state pensions can be invested in a Sipp.

All wrapped up – with less paper

Friday, June 20th, 2008

‘Wrap platforms’ allow investors to cut out the paperwork and see their assets and liabilities at a glance

All wrapped up – with less paper

Friday, June 20th, 2008

‘Wrap platforms’ allow investors to cut out the paperwork and see their assets and liabilities at a glance

Act now to protect large pension pots

Friday, June 13th, 2008

People with very large pension pots are being advised to register excess funds over £1.65m quickly or risk huge tax bills when they come to draw their pensions.

Act now to protect large pension pots

Friday, June 13th, 2008

People with very large pension pots are being advised to register excess funds over £1.65m quickly or risk huge tax bills when they come to draw their pensions.

Do I go for jam today or jam and cake tomorrow?

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Which is the better use for spare cash: paying down your mortgage or investing in your pension?